Manager - Legal - Mutual Fund - CS (10-12 yrs)

Job Role: Legal

Job Description:

About this role:

- We are searching for a highly motivated individual to join the Legal & Secretarial team within the Joint Venture of businesses broader Legal & Compliance function. Key responsibilities of the candidate include managing day-to-day company legal matters for India AMC as well as advising on general legal matters.

- The candidate has an opportunity to be involved in alternative business activities such Portfolio Management services (PMS) and Alternative Investment Funds (AIF's) and will receive on the job training, acquiring knowledge and exposure to multiple cross border legal and regulatory requirements. This position will be located in Mumbai, India and has a reporting line to Head, Legal, Compliance & Secretarial (designated Company Secretary).

Key responsibilities:

- Review and advise on functions that may be set up within corporate entities in accordance with regulatory permissions.

- Create and maintain legal agreements, contracts and other supporting documents for audit purpose.

- Participate in global and/or regional Legal & Compliance calls, initiatives and projects.

- Work with colleagues from other offices to ensure global best practice and consistency.

- Support ad-hoc projects and initiatives related to legal work.

Key skills and experiences:

- A law degree from a nationally recognized law school with at least 10 years of experience in a corporate.

- Experience in handling all legal contracts, arrangements and agreements, having ability to negotiate in the interest of the parties.

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

- Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work well in a team-based environment and interact and communicate effectively - written and verbal - with senior management and other stakeholders.

- Strong organisational skills with ability to motivate and work with the team to get the best desired output for the function and the organisation.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and other applications.

- Excellent time management and organisational skills.

- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.

- Proactive and self-motivated with a "can do" attitude and an ability to use own initiative.